Everybody has ingrained routines in their lives that, although cozy and accustomed, might not be beneficial to them. These patterns may not even be conscious to us until someone, something, or some situation forces us to see them in a different light. We may then feel a strong urge to break old habits.
While you’re working to let go of outdated patterns that you’ve outgrown, there are plenty of things you can do to support yourself from a spiritual perspective. To get you started, consider these suggestions:
Pick a mentor to assist you in developing new habits.
Mentoring has a devoted quality to it. This can be whether you are the mentor or are the one looking for guidance. Mentors possess specialized knowledge and firsthand experience. It can be related to a pattern you wish to break and mend. Having a new pattern to replace the old one is essential to successfully letting go of it; a mentor can help you with this.
Mentors can be individuals you work one-on-one with. Mentors can be leaders of a larger community you join. They can also be public figures you follow. Or a book written by a pioneer in their field that serves as your guide. You as a spiritual person can know that when you align with the right mentor. You enter a sacred space of mystical healing. Even though it’s likely that this person won’t be a spiritual mentor or approach their work from a spiritual standpoint.
Donโt always count on a predictable procedure.
Recall that this is a journey. Letting go of old patterns may involve pauses and starts as well as significant forward motion followed by regression. Life doesn’t always go as smoothly as we would like to think it does. The spiral becomes a popular spiritual metaphor and it’s not as simple as that. When a reopened old wound or a gratifying memory from the past rears its head, it demands our attention.
You can be more self-forgiving and supportive while still holding yourself accountable. If you revert to your old, well-worn pattern, acknowledge that healing follows more of a spiral path.
Consider this a healing process.
Often, it all comes down to the way we present things to ourselves! When someone is ready to let go of a long-standing pattern, it’s usually after the pattern has caused chaos in their lives.
You might experience frustration and find yourself attempting to “fix” this problem with force. It could seem like a simple fix, like just practicing more discipline. Instead, thinking about breaking this pattern alters your mood and perspective. It motivates you to take compassionate care of both you and your life.
Keeping in mind that the biggest and fastest positive changes can truly come from this journey. Recall that most healing journeys start out as urgent attempts to improve things in a measurable way. They frequently develop into spiritual voyages of self-discovery.
Recognize this change as an awakening to your spirit.
It can be encouraging to consider how a new pattern you’re attempting to implement might be more spiritually nourishing. Especially, whenever you’re working to release an old one. If you used to shop in excess and accumulate debt, cutting back on your consumption might trigger a spiritual realization. Living in harmony with the environment means taking only what you need. Alternatively, you could argue that simplicity is spiritually decadent. It allows you to fully appreciate and be present with what is present.
When we frame a goal in a spiritual way, it often inspires us to live up to our highest ideals of compassion. Especially toward one another, ourselves, and the world as a whole. Your motivation will increase if you keep your attention on the spiritual awakening. You are experiencing a break in an old pattern.
Embrace the Power of Self-Care.
It’s normal to retreat into your inner hermit. You spend more time by yourself when you realize you need to or want to break an old pattern. When you need to reflect on your habits and consider their causes, motives, and effects, a solitary spiritual archetype can emerge. It’s perfectly normal to withdraw during a time of change and healing. Give yourself more time to tend to your needs rather than concentrating on other people and the outside world. While retreating is a beneficial spiritual practice, you should also make time to interact with people or go outside if you ever feel alone.
Navigate Life’s transformative crossroads.
The guardian was identified through academic literature on archetypes. They recur in mythology and storytelling across cultural boundaries. This character is frequently seen in fiction, but it’s also a spiritual idea that can manifest in your everyday life. He or she usually appears as the hero. When they are about to make a significant advancement, level up, or enter a new chapter or realm.
It might be the family member who gives you the money to start your own business. Or the sincere friend who tries to dissuade you from moving to a new city. When someone offers you resources or justifications to go back to when you’re about to commit heavily to a new pattern, trust your gut feeling. Determine whether this is a guardian trying your resolve or an insightful spiritual redirection.
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Examine the previous pattern with empathy.
Our past traumas or insecurities can give rise to outdated patterns that no longer benefit us. If you frequently give too much at work and in your personal relationships, it may be the result of an inner child who was rejected as an adult. There is a tendency to feel the need to turn around to appease a parent or caregiver.
If you’ve noticed that this outdated pattern is wearing you out and making you resentful, then have empathy. Consider the part of yourself that was trying to protect itself from hurt by giving too much. It’s a lovely thing to have that urge to defend yourself. This includes that need for love and stability.
Become aware that there may be more healthy ways to feel safe and have your needs met. Begin to release your old routine with love. Cultivate a profound sense of compassion for both you and your past behavior. The ultimate state of spiritual enlightenment is to have unwavering love and mercy. This includes yourself and others, whenever possible.
To wrap things up.
Resolving past patterns of behavior won’t happen quickly and probably won’t be simple, but you’ll be glad you did it. We’d all be better off without our patterns, habits, and automatic responses. It’s a journey well worth taking to make the commitment to let go of them.
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